Migration and health: fact, fiction, art, politics
2006
Migration and Health: A Broader Perspective
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Evidence: moderate
Author Information
Author(s): Tam Clarence C
Primary Institution: London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Hypothesis
The health needs of migrants are symptoms of deeper structural issues related to migration.
Conclusion
The public health community must engage with the socio-political factors driving migration to effectively address the health needs of migrant populations.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 70% of farm crop workers in the US are foreign-born, primarily from Mexico.
- 30% of farmworker households earn below the poverty line.
- More than 50% of farm workers are unauthorized to work in the US.
Takeaway
This study says that when we talk about migrant health, we should also think about the bigger problems that make people move, like unfair laws and rights.
Participant Demographics
Most farm workers are foreign-born, primarily from Mexico, with many being unauthorized and lacking medical coverage.
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